Clementine Fund
Clementine Fund is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including guaranteed-income research, journalism, humanitarian aid, food access, arts, education, and democracy.
Clementine Fund at a glance
In short: Clementine Fund gave $815K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $815,000
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,639
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $38,225,384
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Clementine Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing says applications are submitted online through the foundation’s grants management system. It lists Holly Powers as the contact. The filing states that the foundation has no current grantmaking restrictions or limitations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no deadlines and that the grant cycle is open all year.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no deadlines and that the grant cycle is open all year.
- Contact
Application contact: Holly Powers
Mailing address: PO Box 7034, Tacoma, WA 98417
Phone: (206) 932-5342
Email: holly@clementinefund.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clementine Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $517K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 155 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (39%), California (18%), Hawaii (18%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Missouri (6%). The 2024 grants also included support for an organization in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clementine Fund gives
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $815K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | Cash Transfer Lab - Guaranteed Income Research | $100,000 |
| Post HOC Management LLC New York, NY | Journalism | $57,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | Humanitarian Aid | $50,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | Greater horizons - neal conan prize for excellence in journalism fund | $50,000 |
| Movement Voter Project (FS All Hands on Deck Network) Northampton, MA | Expanding Democracy in Texas | $50,000 |
| The Food Basket Inc Hilo, HI | Food Access | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | Movement Voter Fund | $50,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Support for Artists | $35,000 |
| Slow Food USA Brooklyn, NY | Community Building Through Food | $30,000 |
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | Education | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,225,384 | $6,734,186 | $3,201,151 | $815,000 | 36 | $1,688,434 | $6,460,150 | $1,641,824 |
| 2023 | $37,679,370 | $329,656 | $1,749,576 | $882,500 | 44 | $1,504,737 | $173,863 | $1,621,396 |
| 2022 | $34,701,657 | $-52,630 | $2,061,775 | $941,624 | 53 | $1,537,476 | $68,231 | $1,897,132 |
| 2021 | $43,124,742 | $2,444,825 | $750,393 | $1,745,675 | 20 | $2,958,016 | $2,524,074 | $2,713,917 |
| 2020 | $8,735 | $33,500 | $28,115 | $27,500 | 2 | — | — | $236 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clementine Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list shows support for organizations with a range of purposes. For example, New York University received a grant for guaranteed-income research; The Food Basket Inc received support for food access; and Pioneer Works Art Foundation received support for artists.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. The Food Basket says it works to feed people experiencing hunger in Hawaii County while addressing the roots of the problem. Pioneer Works Art Foundation says it promotes the creation of and participation in the arts and sciences. Hawaii Investment Ready describes its work as education and capacity building for entrepreneurs and funders addressing social and environmental challenges in Hawaii.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Clementine Fund reported 36 grants totaling $815,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to New York University for guaranteed-income research; $57,000 to Post Hoc Management LLC for journalism; $50,000 each to American Friends Service Committee for humanitarian aid, The Food Basket Inc for food access, and Tides Foundation for the Movement Voter Fund; and $35,000 to Pioneer Works Art Foundation for support for artists.
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Russell as executive director; Zac Russel as senior advisor and board vice president; Chet Tchozewski as board director; June Martin as board treasurer; Jileen Russel as board president; Mariko Taniguchi-Russell as board secretary; and Maren Wenzel as board director.
Clementine Fund is led by Richard F. Russell, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard F. Russell
Executive Director
President → Executive Director & Board President, 2021
Executive Director & Board President → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$60K (2021) → $135K (2024)
Jileen Russel
Board President
V. President → Board Secretary, 2021
Board Secretary → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chet Tchozewski
Board Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (2024)
Maren Wenzel
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zac Russel
Senior Advisor & Board Vice President
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $156K (2024)
June Martin
Board Treasurer
Secretary → Board Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariko Taniguchi-Russell
Board Secretary
Board Director → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $156K, to Zac Russel (Senior Advisor & Board VP). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clementine Fund
How much does Clementine Fund give each year?
Clementine Fund gave $815K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $883K across 44 grants.
What is Clementine Fund's typical grant size?
Clementine Fund's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,639, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clementine Fund give grants?
Clementine Fund's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (18%) and Hawaii (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Brooklyn, NY (6 grants), Vashon, WA (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Clementine Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Clementine Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Access" (5 grants), "Basic Needs" (3 grants) and "Journalism" (3 grants).
Who are Clementine Fund's largest grantees?
Clementine Fund's largest 2024 grantees include New York University ($100,000), Post HOC Management LLC ($57,000) and American Friends Service Committee ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clementine Fund?
Clementine Fund reported $38.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clementine Fund fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list shows support for organizations with a range of purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clementine Fund?
The filing says applications are submitted online through the foundation’s grants management system. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clementine Fund's EIN?
Clementine Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1950165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clementine Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Clementine Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/clementine-fund-morg_e94527b5067344ce94e8d49c5ffaf0f7
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